NFSTC forensic scientists were featured in two news reports yesterday from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting in Chicago. These reports, produced by NBC Channel 5 and Northwestern University, both provide a great overview of the crucial role forensic science plays in public safety. Videos feature Kevin Lothridge, NFSTC CEO, and Hillary Markert, Senior Forensic Specialist — Chemistry. (Click “read more” below to view the videos.)

NFSTC is providing a variety of forensic science presentations this week at the AAFS Annual Meeting in Chicago. Topics include: DNA Quantitation, Field-Purposing Technologies, Blended Learning and a comparison of four portable Raman Spectrometers. We’ve also enhanced our booth this year by adding a hands-on, mock crime scene. If you’re attending the AAFS symposium, stop by booth #1008 to work the scene, learn about new forensic technologies and register to win an iPad!